Watching Tv Or Gaming Just Before Bed Makes No Difference To Childrens Sleep Shock New Study Shows

Children's sleep unaffected by screen time before bed

Contrary to popular belief, study suggests that screen time before bed does not have a significant impact on children's sleep duration or quality

Key findings

The study found that:

• Children who used screens before bed did not go to sleep any later than those who did not.
• Children who used screens before bed did not wake up any earlier than those who did not.
• Children who used screens before bed did not have any more difficulty falling asleep than those who did not.

Implications

The findings of this study suggest that parents may not need to worry as much about their children using screens before bed. However, it is important to note that the study was conducted on a small number of children, and more research is needed to confirm the findings.

In the meantime, parents may want to encourage their children to use screens in moderation and to avoid using them in the hour before bed.

Further reading

• The impact of screen time on children's sleep: A systematic review
• Screen Time and Children